Programma

13:00 – 14:00
Welcome Coffee & Registration
Anchor, facilitator: Jo-Anne Bakhuis – Da Costa Gomez

14:00 – 14:10
Opening Remarks
Introduction to Future of Work 2025 and the guiding 2023 Manifesto

Minister of Education, Science, Culture & Sport – Sithree van Heydoorn
Director / Secretary General – Mr. Raúl J. Henriquez 

Session 1: Empowering People in a Changing World of Work

14:10 – 15:10
Theme: How do we build an inclusive, prepared, and participatory society, driven by AI and Robotics?

14:10 – 14:20
Education and Skill Development for a Human-Centric Era, driven by AI and Robotics
Speaker: Samira Saab

14:20 – 14:30
Inclusivity, Diversity, and Digital Inclusion: Broad Prosperity
Speaker: Sabine Berendse

14:30 – 14:40
Civic Engagement and Individual Agency
Speaker: Juan-Carlos Goilo

14:40 – 15:00
Panel Discussion 1
Moderated discussion with the three speakers and audience Q&A

Session 2: Resilient and Sustainable Economies

15:10 – 16:05
Theme: What kind of economy do we need for future-proof prosperity in an AI and Robotics era?

15:10 – 15:20
Innovation and Adaptability
Speaker: Denneth van der Veen

15:20 – 15:30
Economic Diversification with Human Well-being at its Core
Speaker: Miles B. M. Mercera

15:30 – 15:40
Transparent Governance for Human Flourishing: The Governance of AI and Robotics
Speaker: Curt Belfor

15:40 – 16:00
Panel Discussion 2
Moderated discussion with the three speakers and audience Q&A

16:05 – 16:25
Open Mic: Future Voices
Short, time-boxed interventions (max. 3 minutes each) curated in advance or on-site. Contributions address emerging or overlooked topics:

• Intergenerational Solidarity; Ageing and Healthcare. – Kristy Niessen 
• Sustainable Practices and Climate Consciousness. – Albert Martis 
• Entrepreneurship and the Informal Economy. – Elgenia Pieternella
• Remote Work and Digital Nomadism. – Nevita Mezas
• The Role of Unions. – Roland Ignacio

16:25-16:35
Concluding remarks
Director / Secretary General – Mr. Raúl J. Henriquez 

16:35 – 17:00
Networking Reception
Drinks, bites, and informal exchange